Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois
Chicago’s Southport Corridor in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood. All the latest news of what is happening in and around Lakeview's Southport Corridor neighborhood.
The rain has finally stopped long enough for us to get our annual photos of the Southport Corridor during summertime. Some of these view will look quite different next summer with the addition of SoulCycle and J. Crew coming, along with the proposed Southport TOD.
 |
| Evereve and Lou & Grey |
Continue reading “Summer 2015 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor”
Per Eater Chicago, The Spanish Square at 1358 W. Belmont will be at the Low Line Market on July 23, and opening later this summer.
“LAKEVIEW— Here’s more details about The Spanish Square, the tapas restaurant that’s been delayed near Belmont and Southport. The owners want to simulate the markets in Spain, where visitors can buy meats and cheeses while sipping on rioja or other wines. They’re gunning for a summer opening at 1358 W. Belmont Ave.”
Good news for all of you who have been asking for an adult wine-bar type of space on the Southport Corridor. Crosby’s Kitchen has recently purchased the Wrigleyville Dental space, and will begin a new-concept build out in the spring of 2016. We’ve been told it will be an over-21 space, most likely a Wine Bar/Dinner Bistro establishment. We’re also hearing the possibility / wishlist of a rooftop deck on the space, and the possibility of a tear-down to the old dental space with reconstruction. So, kid-friendly up front, adult-friendly in the back.
We reached out to Alderman Tom Tunney on the status of the proposed TOD at 3401 N. Southport Avenue as far as when development would take place. Per the Alderman, the developers still need to go through the planning commission and zoning committee, and then once approved, construction could start later in 2015 or early 2016 (update, we are hearing now 2017). Galleria Liquors would be coming back as a tenant, but it is unlikely that Rise Sushi will be (they are looking for a new location around Southport however).
From May’s WLVN meeting, the group voted yes (27-18) in recommending the Southport TOD mixed-use building at 3401-09 N. Southport. See the floor plans below, and more detailed designs can be found at this link.
Fun signs around Southport…
 |
| Jeni’s Southport |
 |
| D\’Augustino\’s |
 |
| Southport CTA |
 |
| DavidsTea |
 |
| BlueMercury |
 |
| Splendid |
 |
| U.S. Apothecary |
 |
| Lou & Grey |
 |
| Lole Southport |
 |
| Teavana |
 |
| Gap |
 |
| Justin\’s |
 |
| Fleet Feet Southport |
 |
| Francesca\’s |
 |
| U.S. Apothecary |
 |
| Lou & Grey |
 |
| Spencer\’s Jolly Posh Foods |
 |
| Leahey Consignment |
 |
| Candyality |
 |
| Music Box |
 |
| Mercury Theater |
 |
| Click Shoes & More |
 |
| Persona |
 |
| Cafe Tola |
 |
| Dog-a-holics |
 |
| Lole |
Per Alderman Ameya Pawar’s Facebook post, Bitter Pops, a specialty beer and tap room is coming to 3345 N. Lincoln Avenue which is part of L3’s Lincoln Avenue Development. A community meeting will be scheduled soon, but it’s great to see retail activity happening in West Lakeview.
Spring has finally sprung and it’s warm enough again to walk around. Here’s some photos post #Chiberia2015 of the ‘Port!
 |
| Fleet Feet Southport and the future Chicago Health Medical Clinic |
 |
| Starbuck, Jeni’s Ice Creams, The Southport “L” |
Continue reading “Spring 2015 on Chicago’s Southport Corridor”
ICYMI – 5411 Gourmet Empanadas is coming to the Southport Corridor to 3715 N. Southport Avenue this fall.
“After Wicker Park, two other 5411 Empanadas are scheduled to open in early summer at 175 N. Franklin St. in the Loop and 3715 N. Southport Ave. in Lakeview’s Southport Corridor, bringing a total of five for the chain, which started as a food truck.5411 Empanadas is owned by Ibarzabel, Andres Arlia and Mariano Lanfranconi, who named their eatery for the International telephone calling code for Argentina, 54, and the Buenos Aires city code, 11.”
The building permit was approved on August 25, 2015, and you can read more from DNA Chicago here.
Can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a summary of what to expect over the next several months into 2016-17:
Oh, man! Gino’s East Lakeview is closing its doors for good Saturday, February 15 due to an ADA lawsuit. Get your last deep dish this week while you still can.
Update May 2015 – They will be reopening sometime during the summer of 2015.
French inspired Mirador Restaurant opens Monday, February 2 in the former Bentley’s location. We wish them the best of luck!
Southport Corridor News and Events - Chicago, Illinois 